I don't think I ever did know.

But I have had a note from her, and this is what she says: "Fancy seeing old Jack again--poor forsaken Jack! Marcus is very kind (but very ill, poor fellow); but I shall like to see you, Jack.

Do you remember what I was like?
I'm still rather pretty.

This is in confidence, Jack.
Marcus thinks you'll run away from us, now we are coming to -- -- town [that's where I live].

But I don't think you will.
"Please meet me at the depot, Jack, 12.15 train.